Iron Horse Classic Vintage Brut 2002

Wine & Spirits ReviewThis feels cool and clean, touched by the coastal fog. The blend includes more pinot noir than chardonnay, which gives a hint of red fruit skin to wrap around the softer, leesy complexity. The flavors ride high in the mouth, delicious with grilled prawns.Wine Tasting NotesThe most traditional of the Iron Horse Sparklings. A classy blend of 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay, aged an average of four years on the yeast in the bottle. Wonderfully rich and creamy, it sends all kinds of memory bells that say "champagne", though the fruit is unmistakably Sonoma County-Green read more...Valley. It is vintage quality in every sense of the word.    (hide)

January 2009

Blend: 70% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay Bold, rich, creamy and delicious, this is the most classic of Iron Horse's Sparklings. It is a traditional blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The bright fruit is unmistakably Sonoma County - Green Valley. It is vintage quality in every sense of the word. Food pairings: Anything salty - peanuts, popcorn, prosciutto, Parmesan cheese, French fries and tempura. It is delicious with sushi, goes perfectly with clear chicken broth based soup, like spring onion soup. The best no-fat dessert is Brut and fruit - fresh berries in summer, pomegranate seeds in read more...fall and a few thin slices of mango in winter.    (hide)

This is a blend of 70% Pinot Noir with the rest made from Chardonnay.

Wine & Spirits rating: 91

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February 2008

Rating: 91/100 - As reviewed by Wine & Spirits